People: Lohan goes legal over ‘Grand Theft’ V
Lindsay Lohan filed a lawsuit against the makers of “Grand Theft Auto V,” claiming they used her likeness for one of the characters in the popular video game.
Lohan filed the civil suit with the state Supreme Court in New York on Wednesday, her 28th birthday. The suit alleges that Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive’s use of a character named Lacey Jonas is an “unequivocal” reference to the “Mean Girls” and “The Parent Trap” actress.
The Jonas character appears in the game hiding behind a car from paparazzi before asking one of the main characters for a ride. “Please, I’m hardly wearing any makeup,” the Jonas character says. Later, Jonas gets frustrated when the main character doesn’t recognize her. “I’m really famous! I didn’t do anything – this is my average commute,” she says as they evade photographers.
This is not the first time an actress has alleged that her likeness was ripped off in a video game. A year ago, Ellen Page accused the makers of “The Last of Us” of using her likeness for a character named “Ellie.”
Jewel, husband calling it quits
Singer Jewel and her husband are divorcing after a 16-year relationship. The 40-year-old writes in a letter posted on her website that she and Ty Murray want their separation “to be nothing less loving than the way we came together.”
A representative for the singer confirmed the news Wednesday.
Jewel and Murray were married in 2008. They have a son named Kase.
Jewel says she decided to write the post – called “Dear World” – to inform her fans before the news broke in the tabloids.
Hewitt signs up for ‘Criminal Minds’
CBS says Jennifer Love Hewitt is joining the cast of “Criminal Minds” this fall. She will play Kate Callahan, a seasoned undercover agent whose superior work at the FBI has earned her a place in the Behavioral Analysis Unit.
Hewitt is returning to series TV after five seasons starring on CBS’ “Ghost Whisperer,” which aired from 2005 to 2010. Before that, she was in the ensemble of the Fox drama “Party of Five.” Her films include “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and its sequel.
CBS says her “Criminal Minds” character will be introduced in the series’ 10th season premiere, set to air Oct. 1.
The birthday bunch
Actor Tim O’Connor is 87. Jazz musician Pete Fountain is 84. Actor Kurtwood Smith is 71. Actor Michael Cole (“The Mod Squad”) is 69. Country singer Johnny Lee is 68. Actress Betty Buckley is 67. Actress Jan Smithers is 65. Talk show host Montel Williams is 58. Actor Tom Cruise is 52. Actor Thomas Gibson is 52. Actress Connie Nielsen is 50. Actress Yeardley Smith is 50. Actress-singer Audra McDonald is 44. Actress Olivia Munn is 34.